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As we age, the upper lip tends to elongate, and the red part of the lip can lose volume. A lip lift in Houston, Texas can restore the lip to a more youthful position. It will slightly push up the upper lip and increase the appearance of fullness.
Ideal candidates for a lip lift include those who want a fuller lip without the use of filler. Having an elongated upper lip is also a factor.
A lip lift is performed with local anesthesia or in combination with other procedures under IV sedation. A camouflaged incision is placed at the base of the nose, allowing Dr. Bender to remove a small amount of skin that will shorten the amount of skin between the lip and nose.
Swelling and bruising are common after surgery, but discomfort is very minimal. Patients are typically able to return to social activity after suture removal.
Many patients have seen the unfortunate look of overdone, unnatural “duck lips,” most commonly after filler injection. A lip lift is a surgical procedure which shortens the skin of the upper lip and lifts and enhances the pink part of the upper lip. This surgical lift will not cause “duck lips.”
Both swelling and bruising are common after a lip lift but typically there is only mild discomfort after the procedure. A lip lift can be performed in the office under local anesthesia or combined with other procedures, like a lower facelift, at a surgery center.
A lip lift provides a subtle but powerful result. It is a minor procedure that brings multiple benefits. It can shorten the lip length between the nose and mouth, increase view of teeth with a smile or at rest, evert the upper lip, increase volume of the pink lip, decrease the need for dermal fillers.
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